About the Book
What do you do when your child has a “tricky, sticky, picky” brain—one that pushes them to repeat rituals or worry nonstop about making the “right” choice?
What to Do When You Have a Tricky, Sticky, Picky Brain teaches kids how to recognize and overcome the sneaky tricks OCD uses to take control. Written for ages 8–13, it includes activities, worksheets, and tools to help kids spot thinking traps, resist compulsions, and use real strategies to feel better.
Based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP), the book discusses several ways OCD can show up, including:
- Contamination concerns
- Perfectionism or “just right” symptoms
- Compulsive checking
- Scary, intrusive, or taboo thoughts
- Morality, religion, and existential worries
By learning how OCD works, kids can stay one step ahead and outsmart their “tricky, sticky, picky” brain.
